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Video: Manuel Castells in Berlin
On 12 December, the influential sociologist Manuel Castells inaugurated our new academic lecture series on “Making sense of the digital society“ at Kino International Berlin. Now, the video of his lecture on power and counter-power in the digital society is available online!
Castells inaugurates lecture series on digital society
The current rapid social and technological change brings about enormous uncertainties – a great need for explanations and sense-making but also of shaping our common future. Starting with an inaugural lecture by Manuel Castells on 12 December 2017, the lecture series addresses fundamental questions of the digital age.
New study: Collaboration with startups fosters innovative capacity
The collaboration between startups and medium-sized companies promises major advantages for both sides. Furthermore, it contributes to Germany's innovative capacity. A new HIIG study investigates in a qualitative manner how to encourage more cooperations.
Digitaler Salon: Hacking the Ivory Tower
How can science have a greater impact on society? And how are science slammers and open access related to this? At the last Digitaler Salon in 2017, we'll be digging into paywalls and bookshelves. Join us for discussion!
Now available: HIIG Quarterly
Why did two HIIG researchers sign a letter to Mark Zuckerberg? When is Manuel Castells going to kick off our new lecture series? How does the EU fight cyber crimes, and what was the thing with the "ivory tower" again? Read the October edition of HIIG's Quarterly!
European internet research on the rise
Together with other institutes we started a new platform for scientific cooperation and exchange. The recently founded "European Hub" aims at strenghtening european internet research in order to contribute to a better understanding of the digital society.
Dossier: How metaphors shape the digital society
Cloud, big data, piracy, virus are common terms in the debates about digital technologies. At the same time they are methaphors that originate from other fields than technology. What normative or political baggage do they therefore carry? How does this vocabulary shape the emerging digital society?
Blockchain for Science – Hack’n’Share Weekend
This Hack’n’Share Weekend aims at bringing the blockchain tech community together with scientists, create engagement and hope to win talent for the living knowledge network. There will be lightning talks, discussion rounds and lots of hands on. Sign up now!
Manuel Castells kicks off new academic lecture series
How is power constituted in the digital society? In his inaugural lecture on 12 December, Manuel Castells will revisit the development of the last 20 years. Our new lecture series „Making sense of the digital society“ brings visionary experts together for sharing their perspectives on digital society.
Digitaler Salon: iCare for you
Plush robots, smart walking aids and digital conversation partners: Could machines possibly relieve the nursing sector and simulate feelings? And should they do so? Next month we're discussing robots in the public health sector. Join us!
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